UK and French Warplanes Attack Underground Islamic State Arms Depot in Syria

As part of a joint military effort, jets from the UK and France have targeted an below-ground site in central Syria reportedly occupied by the Islamic State group.

Information on the Joint Strike

The operation took place on Saturday evening in a mountainous region in the vicinity of the archaeological site of Palmyra.

Guided bombs were used to sever the access tunnels leading to the location.

“Preliminary assessments suggest the site was engaged successfully,” stated a official communiqué.

Forces Deployed

Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft executed the attack, aided by a Voyager fuel tanker to provide mid-air refuelling.

Purpose of the Facility

This below-ground structure is thought to have been used primarily for the warehousing of explosives and armaments.

Officials stated the surrounding area was absent of non-combatants at the time of the strike.

Commitment to Counter-Terrorism

The Defence Secretary stated the country's resolve to act in unison with our allies” in order to prevent any comeback” of ISIS.

Thanks were offered to the service personnel involved in the operation, which aimed to “eliminate dangerous terrorists who endanger our safety.”

Wider Campaign

Western aircraft have maintained aerial patrols over parts of the region to counter a renewed activity of the extremist organization that once controlled swathes of land in the nation until 2019.